Alexis, Coutinho and the best XI of the January transfer window

With the January transfer window drawing to a close, Goal picks the best team of players who have switched clubs this month…

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  GK: Julio Cesar

  The veteran Brazil international left Benfica to join boyhood club Flamengo, though he will only remain with the club for three months before hanging up his gloves and retiring.

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• CB: Virgil van Dijk

  Now the world's most expensive defender following his £75 million move from Southampton to Liverpool, the Netherlands international made the perfect start to life on Merseyside by scoring the winner against Everton in front of the Kop.

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  CB: Javier Mascherano

  Having spent seven-and-a-half years at Barcelona, Mascherano completed his long-protracted move to Chinese Super League outfit Hebei China Fortune, sparking emotional scenes at Camp Nou.

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  CB: Aymeric Laporte

  A long-term target of Pep Guardiola, Manchester City parted with £57 million to bring the French centre-back to the Etihad Stadium from Athletic Club